An adolescent love poem that looks back on a first date, full of images and contrasts, with an emphasis on oranges and new potential.

It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly

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Gary Soto. One of my favorite poems

HBD Gary Soto April 12th 1952: age 63

This reminds me of when i read Gary Sotos poetry.

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Before Reading: Connect to Your Life Title the first page of your Literature Notebook “Seventh Grade.” Beneath the title, answer the following questions using at least one complete sentence for each question. The questions may require more than one sentence. How do 7th graders try to impress each other? Do you behave differently with boys than you do with girls? Explain. Be prepared to share your answers with a partner and then with the class.